Teaching Assistant(KS3) to startJanuary 2018

Grade 5 £20,661-£22,658 (bar point £23,398) Pro rata

(Behaviour/Guidance/Support/Special/Additional needs)

35 hours per weekpermanent, term time only

Manchester Secondary PRU provides full time education for pupils between 11-16 who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum for a period of time. Our aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to the PRU by schools, academies or the local authority. We see the needs of all our pupils as centring on their capacity to learn and make progress and seek to address the barriers to success that they face.

Due to expansion of our provision, the school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant within Key Stage 3 of the PRU you will be required to provide support for pupils in a variety of situations. All our pupils have additional needs with behaviour the most significant barrier to learning. A proportion of our student have statements of Special Education Need.

All staff at the PRU are expected to be flexible about where in Manchester they are based but this role will be nominally based at one of our KS3 centres in either Chorlton, Longsight or Blackley.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is positive, flexible and patient
  • is committed to helping every student to achieve his/her potential
  • can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents
  • has GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and mathematics
  • has strong ICT skills
  • is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students
  • has a willingness to learn

Full driving licence (including D1 category) an advantage.

Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS checking prior to starting.

Applications and further details can be found at or on the school website,

Closing date for applications: 9 am2October 2017and should be returned to Carol Iddon, PA to the Headteacher and HR Manager, by email

Interviews will be held week beginning 9 October 2017